Attacking masterclass! || Classical Sicilian - Richter Rauzer attack

Hi all

Here is an amazing attacking game by Li Chao

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHh-g8inexI

The opening was a Richter-Rauzer attack

An exciting scene is set - King on Queenside vs King in Center

The Black king remains in the center

h5 pawn sacrifice

An inaccuracy - perhaps Qe2 better to try and defend using 3rd rank

Quite a brutal pawn chain attack

WOW! Rook sacrifice now!

White's King safety is very low here

Final position

Key takeaway points

• Sometimes leaving one's king in the center can be the best option
• Attacking an opponent's King on the Queenside may involve multiple-piece sacrifices
• Checkmate ends the game so worth investing to damage the opponent's King safety
• The pawn sacrifice on h5 helped slow down White's attack

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Cheers, K